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Man accused of posing as San Francisco 49er to scam women out of $1.3M: DOJ
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The Department of Justice reports that the suspect allegedly stole about $1. A man is accused of posing as a San Francisco 49er to scam women.
A man is accused of posing as a San Francisco 49er to scam women. The Department of Justice reports that the suspect allegedly stole about $1.3 million from victims. At least 26 people were affected by the scam.
The victims are from several states, including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California. The total amount stolen is substantial, with the suspect allegedly taking $1.3 million.
Further details about the scam and the suspect are available from the Department of Justice. The case involves a significant amount of money and multiple victims across several states.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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